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The volume strength of 8.9 M \(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\) solution calculated at 273 K and 1 atm is ______. (R = 0.0821 L atm \(\mathrm{K^{-1}\,mol^{-1}}\)) (rounded off ot the nearest integer)

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Volume strength is the litres of O2 at 273 K and 1 atm liberated by 1 L of the solution; 2 mol H2O2 give 1 mol O2.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
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Correct Answer: 100

Solution and Explanation

Decomposition: \(\mathrm{2H_2O_2 \to 2H_2O + O_2}\).
1 L of 8.9 M solution contains 8.9 mol \(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\), which gives 8.9/2 = 4.45 mol \(\mathrm{O_2}\).
Volume at 273 K, 1 atm: \(V = nRT/P = 4.45 \times 0.0821 \times 273 / 1\).
0.0821 \(\times\) 273 = 22.41 L/mol, so V = 4.45 \(\times\) 22.41 = 99.74 L.
Volume strength \(\approx\) 99.74, i.e. 100 (nearest integer).
Answer: 100
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